$124,900
2 Beds
1 Bath
907 sqft
1278 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Est. Mortgage $882/mo*
Get Pre-QualifiedWe estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
$138/sqft
Garage
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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About this House
Nicely updated 2-bedroom ranch home with oversized 2-car detached garage and work room. Within walking distance of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Features a large living room and eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets. Bigger than it appears with bonus rooms that include an office space and first level laundry room. Fresh paint throughout, with new flooring, newer water heater and updated electrical. Additional room in the basement can be used as a non-conforming bedroom. Lots of parking space for multiple cars or motor home. Most appliances are included.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Angie Brown, (515) 453-5397
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#748200
Also Listed on Iowa Realty, DMMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.
Home Details for 1278 E 34th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 907 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 9Days on Market: 14 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1948 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06006057000000 |
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Price List Price: $124,900Price Per Sqft: $138 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 748200 |
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Building Area Building Area: 907 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 6621.12 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 748200Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-5397Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06006057000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 9 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
What Locals Say about Gray's Woods
At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0MoM
Available listings
1022
12MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$123KSince last month
Decreased$17K (-12.1%)Since last year
Decreased$12K (-9.2%)Since last sale
Increased$68K (+125.6%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $123K |
| August 2026 | $125K |
| July 2026 | $139K |
| June 2026 | $135K |
| May 2026 | $134K |
| April 2026 | $128K |
| March 2026 | $125K |
| February 2026 | $123K |
| January 2026 | $125K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.03 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 09/04/26 | 2 | 1 | 821 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 09/04/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,088 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $185,000 | 01/30/26 | 2 | 1 | 816 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $165,000 | 04/09/26 | 2 | 1 | 792 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $172,000 | 03/02/26 | 3 | 1 | 696 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 12/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 770 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $80,688 | 05/01/26 | 2 | 1 | 870 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $154,000 | 06/01/26 | 2 | 1 | 849 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.03 | $237,200 | 3 | 2 | 1,043 | Off Market | |
0.01 | $121,900 | 2 | 1 | 902 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $271,300 | 2 | 2 | 1,156 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $155,000 | 2 | 1 | 821 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $153,100 | 2 | 1 | 652 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $172,000 | 3 | 1 | 696 | Recently Sold | |
0.09 | $174,900 | 3 | 1.5 | 638 | For Sale | |
0.07 | $175,000 | 3 | 1 | 770 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $141,200 | 2 | 1 | 600 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $240,300 | 4 | 2 | 1,236 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $129,400 | 2 | 1 | 780 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 28, 2026 Source: DMMLS #748200 | Listed For Sale | $124,900 |
Feb 15, 2023 Source: SWIAR #22-2132 | Sold | $54,300 |
Nov 1, 2022 Source: N/A | Sold | $70,023 |
Oct 7, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659423 | PriceChange | $114,999 Price decreased by 11% |
Sep 23, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659423 | PriceChange | $129,900 Price decreased by 6% |
Sep 2, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659423 | Listed For Sale | $137,900 |
Apr 28, 2005 Source: N/A | Sold | $62,000 |
Aug 27, 2002 Source: N/A | Sold | $62,500 |
Apr 4, 2002 Source: N/A | Sold | $34,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $2,240 | $124,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 1278 E 34th St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 1278 E 34th St?Based on a $124,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is approximately $909 (about $677 principal & interest, $157 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 1278 E 34th St compare to homes in Des Moines?1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $124,900, about 42% below the $215K median sale price in Des Moines.
- What are the closest schools to 1278 E 34th St?The closest schools to 1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA are East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10), Stowe Elementary School (rated 3/10).
- What is 1278 E 34th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is $122,500.
- Does 1278 E 34th St have air conditioning?Yes, 1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- Does 1278 E 34th St have laundry facilities?Yes, 1278 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
1278 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 907 sqft single-family home built in 1948. 1278 E 34th St is located in Gray's Woods, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Aug 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 748200.